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Steve Wright: Gutted fans call decision to replace Radio 2 presenter after 24-year run ‘terrible’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fans have expressed their disappointment in the news that longstanding DJ Steve Wright will be leaving his afternoon show on BBC Radio 2 after 24 years. Live on air Friday, Wright told his listeners that the decision had come at the behest of Radio 2 head Helen Thomas who told him she “wanted to do something different” with the veteran DJ’s afternoon slot. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free “The support and creative freedom that I’m given is fantastic at Radio 2 and really I can’t hog the slot for ever, so let’s give somebody else a go.” He will continue to present Steve Wright’s Sunday Love Songs on the same station. “I really cannot believe I’m going to be calling Radio 2 my new home,” Mills said.

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